Matteson Area Public Library District
Summer Hours: Mon-Thu: 9-9, Fri-Sat: 9-5
Closed July 3 at 5 PM and closed on July 4

July 1, 2019
issue (708) 748-4431
www.mapld.org

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How Summer Reading 2019 Works:

Open to Kids and Teens from Birth through Entering 12th Grade
No charge to participate and enjoy fun activities and prizes.
Pick up reading logs at the Youth Services Desk.
Read library books, fill out your reading log, and return your log on every visit between June 1st and August 1st. The reading logs explain how prizes will work.
Register for classes in person, by phone, on our website, or through email links below. You'll find all the library's contact information at the top of this email.
Programs requiring registration are not open to camps, daycares, or school groups due to space constraints.

MONDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Cosplay Club

Entering 6th to 12th Grades
Monday, 6/3-7/22 from 6-8 PM
All sessions of Cosplay Club are full.

Always wanted to make your own cosplay, but don't know where to start? Well you're in luck! Come learn how to make simple props and outfit designs for your cosplay.

Kindergarten Camp

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Mondays, 7/8-7/22
Session 1: from 10-11 AM
Session 2: from 6:30-7:30 PM
All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

This 6 session series will help kids get a jumpstart on some of the skills they will need as they enter Kindergarten. Each child will receive a folder full of activities and tips for parents.

TUESDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Musical Theatre for Minis: Melodious Minis

Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, 6/11-7/23 from 10-10:45 AM
7/9: Register here (register for each week).

Your little superstar will experience a new musical theater show every week through the lens of S.T.E.M. based activities, music, movement, and crafts. Whether your child is an awe-inspiring actor, a vivacious vocalist, or simply poised to play, Musical Theater for Minis will be sure to provide them with a good time, because every class is showtime!

Teen Sewing: Pajama Pants

Entering 6th to 12th Grades
Session 2: Tuesdays, 7/2-7/23 from 6-8 PM
All sessions of Teen Sewing are full.

Learn to sew a pair of pajama pants. Participants will provide their own fabric and some basic sewing supplies. Students will receive a supply list when they register or get the supply list here.

WEDNESDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Kindergarten Camp

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Wednesdays, 7/10-7/24 from 10-11 AM
All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

This 6 session series will help kids get a jumpstart on some of the skills they will need as they enter Kindergarten. Each child will receive a folder full of activities and tips for parents.

Andrew the Collie: Certified Therapy Dog

All Ages
Wednesdays, 6/5-7/24 (not 7/3) from 11-1 PM
Andrew also visits at the same time on Fridays. No registration required.

Andrew is a certified therapy dog. He is very gentle and loves meeting kids, especially when they read to him. Get to know Andrew and build your reading skills at the same time.

Family Movie Night

All Ages Welcome (Kids under 10 must attend with an adult.)
Wednesdays from 6-8 PM
No registration required.
6/26: The Princess and the Frog
7/3: Library closes at 5PM - no movie.
7/10: Shrek
7/17: The Lion King (animated)
7/24: Wonder Park

Join us for some interactive movie fun! Each attendee will be given a bag of goodies and instructions. Then, we will play along and interact with each movie. Visit the library for a complete listing of movies, dates, and times.

THURSDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Junior Makers

Entering 1st-3rd Grades
Thursdays, 7/11 - 7-25 from 1:30-2:30 PM
7/11: Register here (register for each week).

Slime, robots and more, oh my! Join us for Junior Makers. Inspired by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) this class gives students achance to make slime, learn coding, and hve fun with others.

FRIDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Andrew the Collie: Certified Therapy Dog

All Ages
Fridays, 6/7-7/26 (not 7/5) from 11 AM - 1 PM
Andrew also visits at the same time on Wednesdays. No registration required.

Andrew is a certified therapy dog. He is very gentle and loves meeting kids,
especially when they read to him. Get to know Andrew and build your reading skills at the same time.

Musical Theater for Minis: Showstoppers

Ages 3-6
Fridays from 1:30-2:30 PM
7/12: Register here (register for each week).

Your little superstar will experience a new musical theater show every week through the lens of S.T.E.M. based activities, music, movement, and crafts. Whether your child is an awe-inspiring actor, a vivacious vocalist, or simply poised to play, Musical Theater for Minis will be sure to provide them with a good time, because every class is showtime!

Musical Theater for Minis: Triple Threats

Ages 7-11
Fridays, 6/14-7/26 from 3 - 4:30 PM
7/12: Register here (register for each week).

SATURDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Kindergarten Camp

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Mondays, 6/15-6/29 & 7/13-7/27 from 11 AM - 12 PM
All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

This 6 session series will help kids get a jumpstart on some of the skills they will need as they enter Kindergarten. Each child will receive a folder full of activities and tips for parents.

Book Scouts

Entering 3rd-5th Grades
Saturdays, 6/15-7/27 from 2-3 PM
7/13: Register here (register for each week).

Read, create, explore - that's Book Scouts! Everyone is welcome, but only members can earn badges. New members are always welcome. Each week we will have a different activity such as games, crafts, and more.

(708) 748-4431
www.mapld.org
801 S. School Ave. Matteson, IL 60443

MONDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Entering 6th to 12th Grades Monday, 6/3-7/22 from 6-8 PM All sessions of Cosplay Club are full.

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall Mondays, 7/8-7/22 Session 1: from 10-11 AM Session 2: from 6:30-7:30 PM All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

This 6 session series will help kids get a jumpstart on some of the skills they will need as they enter Kindergarten. Each child will receive a folder full of activities and tips for parents.

TUESDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Ages 0-2 Tuesdays, 6/11-7/23 from 10-10:45 AM 7/9: Register here (register for each week).

Entering 6th to 12th Grades Session 2: Tuesdays, 7/2-7/23 from 6-8 PM All sessions of Teen Sewing are full.

WEDNESDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall Wednesdays, 7/10-7/24 from 10-11 AM All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

All Ages Wednesdays, 6/5-7/24 (not 7/3) from 11-1 PM Andrew also visits at the same time on Fridays. No registration required.

Andrew is a certified therapy dog. He is very gentle and loves meeting kids, especially when they read to him. Get to know Andrew and build your reading skills at the same time.

THURSDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Entering 1st-3rd Grades Thursdays, 7/11 - 7-25 from 1:30-2:30 PM 7/11: Register here (register for each week).

FRIDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

All Ages Fridays, 6/7-7/26 (not 7/5) from 11 AM - 1 PM Andrew also visits at the same time on Wednesdays. No registration required.

Ages 3-6 Fridays from 1:30-2:30 PM 7/12: Register here (register for each week).

Ages 7-11 Fridays, 6/14-7/26 from 3 - 4:30 PM 7/12: Register here (register for each week).

SATURDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall Mondays, 6/15-6/29 & 7/13-7/27 from 11 AM - 12 PM All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

Entering 6th to 12th Grades
Monday, 6/3-7/22 from 6-8 PM
All sessions of Cosplay Club are full.

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Mondays, 7/8-7/22
Session 1: from 10-11 AM
Session 2: from 6:30-7:30 PM
All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, 6/11-7/23 from 10-10:45 AM
7/9: Register here (register for each week).

Entering 6th to 12th Grades
Session 2: Tuesdays, 7/2-7/23 from 6-8 PM
All sessions of Teen Sewing are full.

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Wednesdays, 7/10-7/24 from 10-11 AM
All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.

All Ages
Wednesdays, 6/5-7/24 (not 7/3) from 11-1 PM
Andrew also visits at the same time on Fridays. No registration required.

Entering 1st-3rd Grades
Thursdays, 7/11 - 7-25 from 1:30-2:30 PM
7/11: Register here (register for each week).

All Ages
Fridays, 6/7-7/26 (not 7/5) from 11 AM - 1 PM
Andrew also visits at the same time on Wednesdays. No registration required.

Ages 3-6
Fridays from 1:30-2:30 PM
7/12: Register here (register for each week).

Ages 7-11
Fridays, 6/14-7/26 from 3 - 4:30 PM
7/12: Register here (register for each week).

Kids Entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Mondays, 6/15-6/29 & 7/13-7/27 from 11 AM - 12 PM
All sessions of Kindergarten Camp are full.